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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.68, 376.08 and 231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.68, 376.08 and 231.37 is: 319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.68 : 376.08 = 231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.68/376.08 = 231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.68x = 376.08 × 231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.68x = 87,011.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,011.82/272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.10

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